Takashi Fujii facts for kids

Takashi Fujii (藤井隆, Fujii Takashi), born March 10, 1972, is a Japanese entertainment star. He is known for being a comedian, actor, singer, TV host, and music producer. He works with a big Japanese entertainment company called Yoshimoto Kogyo. He was very popular as the host of Matthew's Best Hit TV. On this show, he played a funny character named Matthew Minami (マシュー南, Mashū Minami). He also hosted other shows on TV Asahi. Takashi Fujii was born in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan.

On May 7, 2005, he announced he would marry Otoha (乙葉), a Japanese celebrity. They got married on July 30, 2005, in Tokyo. Many famous Japanese people attended their wedding. They have one daughter.

In 2022, he helped host Love Is Blind: Japan. He also hosted an Audible podcast called Matthew's Matthew: Matthew in Matthew's Room.

Acting and TV Career

Takashi Fujii is very active as an actor and a funny TV host.

In other parts of the world, especially the United States, he is famous for his role as Matthew Minami. He hosted his own show in the 2003 movie Lost in Translation. In the movie, he interviewed Bill Murray's character, Bob Harris. As Matthew, he wears a blonde wig and bright suits. His character is very energetic and funny.

Takashi Fujii (as Matthew Minami) actually hosted a real TV show called Matthew's Best Hit UV. This show featured many musicians and popular Japanese celebrities. Matthew Minami's character also appeared in other TV programs related to Best Hit TV.

Takashi Fujii is also a popular talent himself. He often appears on many Japanese variety shows. When he is himself, he is less over-the-top than Matthew Minami. But his funny comments and unique gestures are part of his special style. He has even performed his comedy and music in the US and China.

Takashi Fujii is currently on these TV programs:

• Hakken! Gyōten!! Puremia mon!!! Doyō wa Dame yo! on YTV
• Shikonsan Irasshai! on Asahi TV

Past Acting Roles

Takashi Fujii has acted in many dramas and movies. Here are some of them:

• 1999 Heaven's Kiss/Tokyo Ghost Story (Drama)
• 2001 There's Always Tomorrow (Drama and Movie)
• 2002 Manten (Drama)
• 2016 Sanada Maru (Drama) – playing Sasuke
• 2016 Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu (Drama)
• 2018 Kamen Rider Build: The Movie – Be the One (Movie) – playing Mitsuomi Gohara
• 2022 Love Is Blind: Japan (Reality show)
• 2022 My Small Land (Movie)

He has also lent his voice to animated movies. These include 2004's Mind Game. He also did the Japanese voice for the 2017 Beauty and the Beast remake. And he voiced a character in 2021's Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go - Race for the Sodor Cup.

Music Career

Fujii is also a talented musician and producer. He focuses on dance music and J-pop (Japanese pop music). His song, "Oh My Juliet!", was produced by the popular J-pop artist Tommy february⁶. This song was later used in the movie Babel.

He has worked with other famous artists too. These include Daisuke Asakura, Tetsuya Komuro, Seiko Matsuda, and Fayray.

In 2004, he went on a "World Tour". He held concerts in Los Angeles, U.S., and Shanghai, China.

In 2014, he started his very own record label called Slenderie Record.

Music Releases

Here are some of the songs and albums Takashi Fujii has released:

Singles

• SIGN by Pasocom Music Club feat. Takashi Fujii (2022)
• Memory Flora with Moe Shop (2022)
• We Should be Dancing by KAKKO and TAKASHI (2022)
• Headphone Girl-Tsubasa ga Nakutemo (2022)
• Disco no Kamisama by tofubeats feat. Takashi Fujii (2014)
• Nanda Kanda (2000)

EPs

• RE:WIND (2017)
• OH MY JULIET! (2005)

Albums

• Music Restaurant Royal Host (2022)
• Light Showers (2017)
• Coffee Bar Cowboy (2015)
• Shanghai Taiwan (2006)
• All by Myself (2004)

As Producer

Takashi Fujii has also produced music for other artists:

• Makarova (EP) by Terumoto Gōto (2022)
• Slenderie Ideal (Album) by Various Artists (2020)

Tour DVDs

• Takashi Fujii World Tour Watashi no Aoi Sora 2004 (2005)
• Takashi Fujii Romeo no Michiyuki 2002 (2002)